Cadbury has a long history starting in the 1800s in Birmingham, UK. John Cadbury started selling drinking chocolate and later expanded into chocolate manufacturing. Cadbury now has global operations and is one of the largest confectionery companies in the world. In India, Cadbury began operations in 1948 and now has several factories and offices across the country. Cadbury enjoys strong brand recognition and market share in India with brands like Cadbury Dairy Milk and Bournvita.